Waiting for that creative light bulb .

Barbara Harms Fiber ArtNovember 21, 2012August 25, 2013In Progress, Older Posts-Applique, art quilting, art quilts, Barbara Harms Fiber Art, Contemporay art, quilts for sale, Contemporary art, fiber art, floral quilts, original art quilts, peony, Quilt, raw edge appliqué tutorial, silk painting, wall hanging

I had a piece of silk that I painted and loved the look of it, soft pastels with the look of watercolor. I’ve been saving it, not wanting to waste this beautiful silk on the wrong design. I’d look at it from time to time, waiting for inspiration to hit me. Finally the light bulb went off over my head, I know just what I’m going to do!! And so it started , the new art quilt.

: Part of the “wonderful” silk piece

I’m always excited at the start of a light bulb moment quilt. In my mind’s eye can picture it. The picture often changes as I work on the reality of of making it, but it is an exciting beginning and the journey along the way to the finished work, is satisfying. Here’s some photos following the progression of work .

beginnings of a silk painted art quilt. — I wanted a large pink peoney, so I begin to applique` lots of petals .

IMG_5592 - How to use my pretty silk — And lots more petals

lots of cutting ,big mess — Lots of petals appliqued on, big mess

I’ll keep you posted on my progress.

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About Myself & My Approach Art has always played a role in my life, in one form or another. by my teens I had narrowed my focus to painting. I decided I was going to become a serious painter. I joined the Las Vegas Artist's Guild at 15, the youngest member at that time. I was completely out of place, I tried to go unnoticed, a mute fly on the wall, with a big smile pasted on my face. I've continued to paint most of my life. After a move to Oregon years later, I was introduced to quilting and fell in love. I was introduced to quilting & fell in love. In time I missed the creative freedom painting made possible. Then I discovered mixed media fiber art, I was home. MY APPROACH TO ART It's the creative process that holds the greatest attraction for me. Starting with a tiny seed of an idea; vague and blurred around the edges, I follow where that leads. There are often many changes and adjustments along the way. The result can often be surprizing. My approach is an instinctual one. Generally, I do little pre-planning. I make creative decisions, choices, directions as they present themselves. This approach can lead to quite a few changes in the direction. I love that element of surprize! Sometimes I have one that I especially like, I can't wait to show someone. At that moment l feel like a six year old, running home from school, a drawing in hand, excited to show Mom. At those times. I'm smiling like the Cheshire cat. I’ve had some of my work published in several magazines. which is exciting. But the most gratifying thing is having clients be really happy with their purchased art quilt. Word press https://barbaraharmsfiberart.com Etsy shop-sales https://barbaraharms.com Contact: inquiry barbaraharmsfiberart@icloud.com.com Personal Links View more posts